Category Archives: Consumer
You Need Art! – Modern Design Edition
I don’t collect art, but I would love to surround myself with beautifully designed everyday items like these. My tastes run toward modern/industrial, with a touch of whimsy. Most of these items would be within my budget in my lifetime.
You Need Art! – Modern Design Edition
I don’t collect art, but I would love to surround myself with beautifully designed everyday items like these. My tastes run toward modern/industrial, with a touch of whimsy. Most of these items would be within my budget in my lifetime.
Easy, Medium and Hard Homemade
I have come a long way towards eating Real Food, but there are some bridges I haven’t crossed yet. Raising chickens or growing tomatoes may be easy for other people, but I’m not there yet. Nevertheless, I am coming to
Easy, Medium and Hard Homemade
I have come a long way towards eating Real Food, but there are some bridges I haven’t crossed yet. Raising chickens or growing tomatoes may be easy for other people, but I’m not there yet. Nevertheless, I am coming to
2012 Goals Update: Month 1
Here’s an accounting of progress, or lack thereof, on my goals and resolutions: Restaurants visited from wish list – 0 – will be choosing one for Valentines week! Rock concerts – attended or tickets bought this month – 0 –
2012 Goals Update: Month 1
Here’s an accounting of progress, or lack thereof, on my goals and resolutions: Restaurants visited from wish list – 0 – will be choosing one for Valentines week! Rock concerts – attended or tickets bought this month – 0 –
Turning Groceries into Meals, Part 3: What I Ate in January
January was not a typical month because I worked 3 evening shifts and I had a volunteer commitment which required me to eat away from home 3 lunches and 2 dinners – on weekends! On the plus side, I made
Turning Groceries into Meals, Part 3: What I Ate in January
January was not a typical month because I worked 3 evening shifts and I had a volunteer commitment which required me to eat away from home 3 lunches and 2 dinners – on weekends! On the plus side, I made
Grocery Shopping Notes # 5: The “Price of Milk” Dairy Edition
January is always an expensive grocery month because I don’t go anywhere, do anything or buy anything in January! Therefore, I stay home and indulge in good meals. Our greatest ongoing expenses are probably dairy and bread. Canada has nearly
Grocery Shopping Notes # 5: The “Price of Milk” Dairy Edition
January is always an expensive grocery month because I don’t go anywhere, do anything or buy anything in January! Therefore, I stay home and indulge in good meals. Our greatest ongoing expenses are probably dairy and bread. Canada has nearly
My 7 Rewards and Membership Cards
I’ve always wondered if I get my money’s worth out of membership and rewards cards, so I’ve decided to track them for the upcoming year. I am always pleased to get rewards money to spend, and no matter how slowly
My 7 Rewards and Membership Cards
I’ve always wondered if I get my money’s worth out of membership and rewards cards, so I’ve decided to track them for the upcoming year. I am always pleased to get rewards money to spend, and no matter how slowly
Grocery Shopping Notes # 4: The Fruit Dilemma Edition
I stopped by the grocery store “just for milk” and gave in to temptation to buy imported blackberries, deeply discounted. I have been trying to buy local fruit and veg, but in my part of the world, the fruit is
Grocery Shopping Notes # 4: The Fruit Dilemma Edition
I stopped by the grocery store “just for milk” and gave in to temptation to buy imported blackberries, deeply discounted. I have been trying to buy local fruit and veg, but in my part of the world, the fruit is
Grocery Shopping Notes # 3: Costco Deals
Successfully negotiated Costco tonight and bought only what I went in for. These are “luxury” items but last for months and so worth it: 2 kg raisins (Sun Maid raisins, can only get the tiny snack boxes at Sobey’s) $7.99
Grocery Shopping Notes # 3: Costco Deals
Successfully negotiated Costco tonight and bought only what I went in for. These are “luxury” items but last for months and so worth it: 2 kg raisins (Sun Maid raisins, can only get the tiny snack boxes at Sobey’s) $7.99
Grocery Shopping Notes # 2: Back to Sobey’s
The time most people shop for groceries in my area is Friday after work: the grocery flyers come out on Thursday, the sales start on Friday, and everyone stocks up on their commute home before the weekend. Rather than fight
Grocery Shopping Notes # 2: Back to Sobey’s
The time most people shop for groceries in my area is Friday after work: the grocery flyers come out on Thursday, the sales start on Friday, and everyone stocks up on their commute home before the weekend. Rather than fight
8% Cost of Living Increase for Essentials in 2011
I ran some figures on basic household bills and came up with: Savings Spent 7.4% less on groceries in 2011 than 2010 (kid left home for university in Sept 2011, so could have done better) Spent 10.4% less on electricity
8% Cost of Living Increase for Essentials in 2011
I ran some figures on basic household bills and came up with: Savings Spent 7.4% less on groceries in 2011 than 2010 (kid left home for university in Sept 2011, so could have done better) Spent 10.4% less on electricity
An Exacting Life 